September 10, 2021

Glencore is stalling Chad’s debt revamp talks, premier says

About a third of Chad’s public external debt is owed to Glencore and other commercial lenders under an oil-for-cash program.

September 10, 2021

ArcelorMittal to triple iron ore production in Liberia

The company was exploring the possibility of expanding production to as much as 30 million tonnes a year.

September 10, 2021

Zambian president promises to cut deficit, review mining policies

Last November Africa's second-biggest copper producer became the first country on the continent to default on its sovereign debt during the pandemic.

September 9, 2021

Sibanye wants to tap green metals boom as gold deals lack value

Some of the biggest mining companies are expanding into or eying commodities tied to the green revolution.

September 9, 2021

Lucara board approves $514m Karowe mine expansion

Project is expected to extend the mine’s life for 20 years, until 2040, allowing Lucara to exploit the highest value part of the orebody.

September 9, 2021

Alrosa boosts cooperation with Congo after Angola leak

The world's largest diamond producer will build up its cooperation with state-controlled diamond company Bakwanga, known as MIBA.

September 9, 2021

Asante Gold traces plan to fast-track Bibiani to production

The company hired Ghana-based Harlequin International to initiate the refurbishment of Bibiani's 3 million tonne per annum processing plant.

September 8, 2021

Shanghai aluminum near a 13-year high as Guinea unrest stokes supply woes

Guinea is China's biggest supplier of bauxite.

September 8, 2021

UAE, Zimbabwe sign pact that may see Victoria Falls gold market

More than $1.5-billion of gold is smuggled out of Zimbabwe every year, much of it to Dubai.

September 7, 2021

Zambian president names new mines minister

Hichilema also designated Francis Chipimo to act as central bank governor.